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Phyllite and Kimberlite Definition


Kimberlite and Phyllite Definition


Definition

Definition
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   
Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Kimberley, South Africa   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Phyllite and Kimberlite

The general Phyllite and Kimberlite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Phyllite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Phyllite and Kimberlite

The history of Phyllite and Kimberlite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Phyllite and Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

Phyllite and Kimberlite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Phyllite and Kimberlite. In this section, you will know about Phyllite and Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Phyllite is Unknown whereas Origin of Kimberlite is Kimberley, South Africa. It is interesting to know the name of Phyllite and Kimberlite discoverer. The discoverer of Phyllite and Kimberlite are Unknown.

Etymology of Phyllite and Kimberlite

Along with Phyllite and Kimberlite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Kimberlite. Etymology of Phyllite and Kimberlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Kimberlite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Kimberlite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Kimberlite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Kimberlite are listed below.

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